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Originally Posted by Jsweezy
Those Reepers are sweet! Did you get one yet?
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Yes they are. and No. , (
After an afternoon of research and verifying with OR DMV, it was clear that though the rig could be licensed as an LSV (Low Speed Vehicle), it would be unusable even during my daily commute without breaking the rules of the road. It can only "Legally" be driving at a max speed of 25mph on OR roads and only on roads with posted speed limits of no greater than 35mph. There are a couple of ~1/2mile sections of roadway on the way to work (Costco) on my short commute that are posted 45mph and a ~mile of 55mph on a country road.
I've come to the conclusion that _maybe_? the Reeper I saw on Hwy101 near Florence (near the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area) was operating with the governor plate removed (it can easily do 50/55 with it removed) was probably operating illegally, though the law may turn a blind eye as the vehicles are so close to the Dunes??
Such a cool rig. But with those regs on the books not practical for an Oregonian unless in a small town out in the sticks??
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PS. all that said...if anyone has a Suzuki Samurai in decent shape for sale put me on the list as a possible buyer.